How to get from Melbourne Central to Melton by bus and train?

From Melbourne Central to Melton by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 455 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 455
455
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368605
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Micasa Rise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21195
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Melton by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 458

To get from Melbourne Central to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21191
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Melton

The distance between Melbourne Central, Melton and Melton, Melton is approximately 42.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Melton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Melton and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Melton, Melton

Melton is located at High Street, Melton and the nearest public transport station is Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton).

Train stations close to Melton:

  • Melton
  • Cobblebank

Bus stations close to Melton:

  • Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/High St (Melton)
  • Alexandra St/Unitt St (Melton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melbourne Central to Melton by bus and train via PAKENHAM, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and 458

To get from Melbourne Central to Melton in Melton, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 458 bus from Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South) station to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 458
458
Walk to Melton
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melton
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melton Station/Staughton St (Melton South)
    ID 368467
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 458458
    Wait for bus
    458
    Kurunjang
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St (Melton)
    ID 21191
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Melton
    Walk to
    Melton
    High Street
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central to Melton?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 455.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Central to Melton?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 458.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Melton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Melton?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Melton in Melton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Melton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Melton in Melton by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melbourne Central to get to Melton?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melbourne Central and Melton?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Melton in Melton.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne Central to Melton?

    The ride from Melbourne Central to Melton costs A$5.30.

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